In breaking executive news, Bath & Body Works has announced two key leadership appointments.  The company has tapped Maly Bernstein, former head of Bluemecury, as its new Chief Commercial Officer, and appointed Samantha Charleston as its Chief Human Resources Officer, reports WWD. “As we enter a new era for Bath & Body Works, we’re building a next-generation leadership team with the vision and experience needed to drive growth across the marketplace,” commented Daniel Heaf, Chief Executive Officer. Meanwhile, JAB Holding Company — the controlling shareholder of Coty Inc. — has appointed José Cil as Senior Partner and Global Head of Consumer, expanding his leadership responsibilities within the firm. 

On Monday evening, November 3, The Fragrance Foundation (TFF) celebrated its Chairman of the Board, Jerry Vittoria —  President of Global Fine Fragrance for dsm-firmenich — as its TFF 2025 Circle of Champion Honoree, in New York City.

Here at CEW today, we reveal the four key trends that will shape the beauty market in the year ahead, according to a new report by  Euromonitor International. “These trends dive upon a renewed craving for comfort and simplicity, a bold embrace of authenticity and self-expression, a surge in high-tech wellness solutions, and the global rise of East Asian brands and cultural influences,” writes Alison Angus, Head of Practice: Innovation at Euromonitor International, in our special report.

In celebrity beauty headlines, Khloé Kardashian and Luxe Brands have collaborated to create a hair mist and a second scent, Almost Always. The new scent is the second time the Kardashian sisters have partnered with the luxury perfumer behind other celebrity fragrances, including Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj.

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Bath & Body Works Tap Maly Bernstein And Samantha Charleston For New Executive Roles. “Bath & Body Works is an iconic brand with an extraordinary connection to its customers,” commented Bernstein, who has been appointed the brand’s Chief Commercial Officer. “I’m excited to create compelling retail experiences for our consumers across the marketplace and in all the ways they shop, while also delivering strong performance for the company.” (GLOBE NEWS WIRE)

Coty Inc. Shareholder Appoints José Cil As Senior Partner And Global Head of Consumer. “Cil’s appointment underscores JAB’s strategy to strengthen its consumer-focused portfolio under seasoned leadership, reinforcing its commitment to long-term value creation across beauty, retail, and broader consumer sectors,” reports Global Cosmetics News. (GLOBAL COSMETICS NEWS)

Jerry Vittoria Honored By The Fragrance Foundation. “Through his roles with TFF and dsm-firmenich, Vittoria has championed the American fragrance industry for decades, embracing the community from its perfumers to the consumers,” TFF said on social media. (TFF)

Euromonitor International Predicts Four Market-Shaping Trends Of 2026. These include The Comfort Zone, with 58% of consumers experiencing moderate to extreme stress daily, and businesses responding with products and services designed to meet the need. (CEW)

Khloé Kardashian X Luxe Brands Launch Second Scent. Alongside with the fragrance, Kardashian will drop a hair mist version of XO Khloé. (COSMETICS BUSINESS)